Terms & Conditions

By ticking the checkbox you accept these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”), you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted the following:

1. Parties & Acceptance
   By submitting your details to us and agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge you are entering into an agreement with Counties Energy Trust (“we”, “us”, “our”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not submit your details.
   Purpose of Information Collection
   The personal information you provide is collected voluntarily for the purpose of:
   • assessing your competition eligibility, request or enquiry related to Counties Energy Trust,
   • responding to your enquiry or submission,
   • and any other related matters connected to the services or communications of Counties Energy Trust.
2. Consent to Future Contact
   By agreeing to these Terms, you consent to Counties Energy Trust contacting you in the future using any of the contact details you have provided — for example, via email, phone, SMS, or postal address.
   You agree that we may contact you for purposes including, but not limited to:
   • updates or information relating to Counties Energy Trust,
   • follow-up about your competition entry, standard enquiry or request,
   • community announcements, news, or Trustee-election notifications,
   • or other communications relevant to our role and services.

   You may opt out of future communications at any time by contacting us directly at the contact details below.

3. Use and Storage of Your Information
   We will use your information solely for the purposes described above and manage it in accordance with the requirements of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
   We will not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties except where required by law or where you have explicitly authorised us to do so.
4. Accuracy of Information
   You confirm that all information you provide is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
   Changes to Terms
   Counties Energy Trust may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will take effect when published on our website or otherwise communicated to you.
   Continued use of our services or submission of your details after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
5. Limitation of Liability
   To the maximum extent permitted under New Zealand law, Counties Energy Trust is not liable for any loss, damage or cost (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from your use of our services, or reliance on information provided — except where such liability cannot legally be excluded.
6. Contact Details
   If you have any questions about these Terms, or wish to exercise your privacy rights (e.g. opt out of communications), please contact us at:
   Email: secretary@countiesenergytrust.org.nz
   Address: Suite 6 (2nd floor), 23 Hall Street, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120, New Zealand